Definitions by Emotional Cruiser
special mix
The labelling on instant coffee that implies more "kicking" caffeine than your usual instant coffee (especially without any disclaimer that explains the definition of "special mix"), even though it akcually means higher amount of sugar as it consists of "coffee + milk + sugar" (which is not even the same as "unsweetened milk coffee")
I grabbed a pack of that instant coffee labeled 'special mix' thinking I'd get a caffeine boost, but it turned out to be just a sugary mess!
special mix by Emotional Cruiser October 15, 2025
teenage years
The phase where you're expected to behave like an adult but still paradoxically treated like a small child. This phase mainly happens in middle school or high school, but can nonetheless still occur when you can’t afford to move out of your parents' house right after graduating from high school.
During my teenage years, I had to juggle my parents' expectations of maturity with their constant reminders to clean my room—talk about a confusing time!
teenage years by Emotional Cruiser October 15, 2025
teen brain
Teen brains are the kind of brain that you once had during the onset of puberty until as late as your 20th birthday. This kind of brain makes the newly sexually active teen seek emotionally charged activities, thus increasing risk-taking behavior. Furthermore, MRI devices has also revealed that while the adults were using their prefrontal cortex to understand the expressions, teens were using their amygdala. The amygdala is responsible for inducing emotions and impulses, not logic and rational reasoning. In conclusion, while it is true that the size of our brains doesn’t change much beyond our 6th birthday, its under-the-hood workings are not done developing until the age of 25.
During my teen years, my brain was all about impulse and emotion; I often made decisions based on how I felt instead of thinking them through—classic teen brain behavior!
teen brain by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025
encephalization quotient
Also known as "brain-to-body mass ratio", this term commonly abbreviated as EQ refers to the ratio between the actual or measured brain size of a species to the size predicted in reference to its body mass. Please note that modern humans (Homo sapiens) have an EQ between 6 and 7, meaning that our brain mass is typically 6 times greater than that of a typical mammal.
Did you know that humans have an EQ (encephalization quotient) of 6 to 7? That means our brains are way bigger than what you’d expect for our body size, which helps explain why we’re so good at thinking outside the box.
encephalization quotient by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025
encephalization
The phenomenon where humans have largest encephalization quotient (brain-to-body mass ratio), second only to dolphins. This reflects the intricate interplay of evolutionary pressures that favored larger brains for social interaction, problem-solving, and adaptability. This cognitive capacity has enabled humans to thrive in diverse environments and develop complex cultures, distinguishing humans from many other species.
The encephalization of humans compared to other species is fascinating; it shows how our brains evolved to handle complex social lives and problem-solving skills, giving us a distinct edge.
encephalization by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025
intelligence
Her intelligence blew everyone away during the debate; she didn’t just regurgitate facts but actually thought critically about the issues at hand.
intelligence by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025
vomit
That one thing that only means full stomach to you, but this same thing means some sign of illness to other people in your immediate surrounding
To me, that huge plate of pasta is just a delicious meal, but to my friends, it looks like a sign of impending vomit when they see me struggling to finish it!
vomit by Emotional Cruiser October 14, 2025